TheBeachCoast.com Holiday Gift Contest
Be part of The Beach Coast Holiday Gift Contest! Vote for
your favorite Beach Coast gift and you may be this year’s lucky winner.
Select the gift you’d most like to receive and vote. Readers
who vote for the gift that receives the most votes will be entered into a
drawing. If your name is selected, The Beach Coast will purchase that gift. The
more often you vote, the greater your chances of winning – so vote as often as
you can! Votes must be cast by December 12 at 3:00pm (CST). Watch for our
announcement of the winner in the January/February issue. Happy Holidays from
TheBeachCoast.com!
Click Here To Vote For Your Favorite Gift Now!
Jewelry - Necklace
Whittaker House
Vote for this B. Young, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry! This unique necklace made from stick pearls and artisan metal work is found at Whittaker House in New Buffalo, Mich. Wear this fun, interesting piece to your next dinner party and you’ll have quite the conversation starter.
Case of Wine
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
Tabor Hill Winery in Buchanan, Mich. offers the Beach Coast the best in Lake Michigan Wine Country wine. Vote for this gift of a case of Tabor Hill wine and you’ll be in a Beach Coast wine delirium.
Home Décor Item
Susan Fredman & Associates
Add some sparkle to your winter table with the Juliska Harriet Candlesticks. Mouth-blown by artisans in the hills outside of Prague, each piece has its own unique character and works with any décor. Vote for this candlestick pair to add to some handcrafted, functional art to your home décor.
Symphony Concert
Tickets
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
Do you want to hear some beautiful symphony music but can’t seem to find the space in your budget to purchase as many as you’d like? If you vote for the “Compose Your Own” ticket package from the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, you’ll have four complimentary concerts to attend of your choice.
Silverhawks Minor
League Baseball Tickets
12 Game Flex Plan
Coveleski Stadium
Take your family and friends out to the ballgame this upcoming 2011 Silverhawks Minor League Baseball season! If you vote for this gift, you can win a 12 Game Flex Plan to see South Bend’s Silverhawks. Along with the 12 undated bleacher ticket vouchers to use all season at your discretion, the winner will also receive $15 in free food coupons and will be eligible for half-priced parking.
Piece of Art
The Ryan J. Bolger Photography Gallery
Vote to win a framed print from photographer Ryan J. Bolger. His spectacular photography captures the beauty of why we all love the Beach Coast. Bolger studied photography on this coast as well as the west coast, returning to this area to open the Ryan J. Bolger Gallery in Michigan City, Ind. Own your own piece of Beach Coast splendor to enjoy in your home.
Family Portrait Sitting
Hirsch Studios
If you vote for this gift, you and your family can win a sitting with Hirsch Studios! Bruce Hirsch, professional family photographer, specializes in capturing family memories that will last for ages. With the hustle and bustle of school, work, football practice and ballet lessons, it’s hard to sit back and enjoy the time families have together. Bruce says with his photography he can stop time because memories are “the most valuable thing we own.”
Dinner on the Beach
Coast
Lucrezia® Ristorante
Dining in Crown Point, Ind. feels much more like dining in Italy at Lucrezia® Ristorante near the historic Lake County Court House. The eclectic atmosphere and delicious food will be a delight for any couple, group or gathering with a $200 gift certificate for this Crown Point restaurant. Vote for this gift and you can eat like Beach Coast royalty!
Party Catering Package
Emma’s Eats
Let Emma’s Eats bring the celebration to your next event! Vote for this gift and you’ll be able to have any event of yours catered by this Beach Coast company. Emma’s Eats caters any and all gatherings – especially those unique to our area. Use this $200 gift certificate to supply your gathering with yummy treats from Emma’s Eats.
A Room for Two
Dunes Walk Inn
The recently renovated Furness Mansion in Chesterton, Ind. has reopened its doors as the DunesWalk Inn. To spend two nights in the spacious South Shore King Room, vote for this gift item! The South Shore King Room includes a mini-kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and sink and DunesWalk Inn supplies dinnerware and flatware. The marble bath provides a soaking tub and shower. There are also dining packages available to guests for local restaurants. Find luxury on the Beach Coast.
Two Hours of Indulgence
Blue Chip - Awaken Spa Blue Package
Recover from the stress of holiday planning and shopping. This 2 ½ hour spa package includes a 50 minute massage to enliven your senses, 50 minute facial, and an express hand treatment. Indulge yourself after the stresses of the holidays by voting for this gift that will give and give!
Golf Lessons
Black Thorn Golf Course
Need a little help with your back swing? Your chipping? What about your short game? These golf problems can all be fixed if you vote for 2 hours of golf instruction from Black Thorn Golf Club in South Bend, Ind. Guided by PGA Professional Mark Hamilton, the instruction sessions can be used however your game may need.
Women’s Cardigan
Dune Clothiers – Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques
Vote to wrap yourself in warmth! This cardigan from the Pure Handknit line sold at Dune Clothiers located in the Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques in Chesterton, Ind. is a great way to look fashionable while staying warm this Beach Coast winter. The lovely chunky knit and olive green color of this sweater will be a great compliment to any wardrobe.
Home Décor - Art
Naturally Wood
Add a little Beach Coast elegance to your home with this three-paneled, painted canvas dune scene. This art piece, found at Naturally Wood in Michigan City, Ind., has a raised middle third to give this already interesting art piece even more interest. Put some Beach Coast on your walls and vote for this gift!
Beach Bracelet
Martin Binder
Vote for your chance to win a sterling silver charm bracelet by the Rembrandt line from Martin Binder Jeweler in Valparaiso, Ind. This beautiful Beach Coast-themed bracelet is 7 inches long and finished with a functional and stylish toggle clasp. The bracelet features five sterling silver dangle charms including a pail and shovel, shell, sunburst, sailboat and a pair of sandals – all to remind you of our beautiful Beach Coast.
